ER, Urgent Care, or A Doctor Appointment? The 3-Door Symptom Router
A 60-second scan that sorts urgency. It escalates only. It never clears you.
Call 911 now
Do not use this tool. Call 911 now if any of these are happening:
Not breathing, or blue lips
Face drooping, arm weakness, or slurred speech (stroke)
The worst headache of your life
Fainting, confusion, or unresponsive
Crushing chest pain with sweating or nausea
A severe allergic reaction (throat tightness, swelling)
Uncontrolled bleeding
Thoughts of harming yourself
Check anything below that is true right now
Start here
Choose your main symptom below to start.
If it is life-threatening, call 911 now.
When in doubt, go up a door.
What was checked
Tell the triage nurse exactly this, so they grade you correctly:
“My worst symptom is .
It started .
I also have .”
Say it plainly and completely. Reporting your red flags accurately is how the triage nurse prioritizes you correctly. Do not downplay anything.
Educational only. This tool is not medical advice or a diagnosis. It sorts urgency and cannot examine you. It escalates only, it never clears you. When in doubt, call 911. From The Doctor Teacher.
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If this is an emergency, do not wait at this screen. Call 911 now.
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